This resolution on charter schools will be considered at the 1/17/2012 meeting. We will consider suspending the rules because this is posted with such short notice. Here’s the resolution: 2012-1 charter schools

From Martha: (Resolution is here: 2011-6 Resolution to Reinstate Glass-Steagall banking regulations ) I’ve attached the edited and revised edition that I will introduce. It is relevant that McDermott and Cantwelll are on board with the proposals of the resolution, and not relevant that Multnomah County Democrats are. “the U.S. Congress and Senate have attempted …

11th LD Democrats Resolution 2011-02 Resolution in Support of Requiring Seattle Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras While on Duty. Given that there have been recent incidents of use of excessive force by Seattle police officers, the resolution endorses a requirement that all police officers wear a body camera during the hours they are on …

11th LD Democrats Resolution 2011-03 Resolution on the Seattle Housing Authority Redevelopment of the Yesler Terrace Public Housing Project. Given that there are some 30,000 households in Seattle with incomes at or below 30% of the area’s median income, or about $23,150 for a three-person household, but only 310 unsubsidized rental units in all of …